Subtract 9/15 from 35/4, Solve 8 3/4

Subtract 9/15 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 9/15

35/4 - 9/15 is 163/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
35/4 = 35 × 15/4 × 15 = 525/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
525/60 - 36/60 = 525 - 36/60 = 489/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/20
In mixed form: 83/20

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